[CQ-Contest] Verticals on the beach

[XV4Y (Yan)]

Hi,

The closer the better.
Radials can even be submerged by water.
The best being in /MM of course, but then that's not on the beach anymore.
Usually you install your antenna to be safe at high tides because you don't want water in the connection box / balun.
Salt water will help with radiation efficiency for verticals and near-field absorption for all antennas but only if your path is over the water.

73,
Yan.
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> I've heard that erecting a vertical "on the beach" (salt water) is an
> excellent thing to do. Could someone explain exactly how that's done. How
> far away from the water should the antenna be? Does that matter? What about
> radials - how should they be configured with respect to the water/beach?
> 
> I have property on eastern Long Island and it has water access behind the
> house. I'd love to try this!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mark, W9MS